Hernan Perez hits in ninth straight for Brewers

(7/1/2015)Brewers second baseman Hernan Perez went 2 for 4 in Tuesday's win over Philadelphia.

Perez got his first triple of the year and his third multi-hit game in a row.

Perez extended his hitting streak to nine consecutive games. Perez is hitting .469 with 1.142 OPS over his streak.

Hernan Perez starts for Aramis Ramirez at third for Brewers

by Shawn Krest | CBSSports.com

(6/29/2015)Aramis Ramirez is not in the Brewers' starting lineup for Monday's game. Ramirez had six of the last seven games at third base, including the last three.

Replacing Ramirez at the hot corner is Hernan Perez, who will bat eighth. Perez will be making his 11th start of the season at third, all in the last 11 games.

Brewers' Hernan Perez batting .458 in last nine games

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(6/26/2015)Brewers infielder Hernan Perez pushed his hitting streak to six games Thursday against the Mets with one double in three at-bats.

He has hit safely in eight of the last nine games he has made at least one at-bat. He is batting .458 (11 for 24) with two RBI, five doubles, three runs, one walk and three strikeouts in that span. He has three multihit games in his last nine games.

Brewers DFA Elian Herrera; claim INF Hernan Perez off waivers

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(6/2/2015)The Brewers announced they have claimed infielder Hernan Perez off waivers from the Tigers on Tuesday. Used mostly as a reserve infielder by the Tigers, the 24-year-old Perez has just two hits in 33 at-bats this season.

To clear room for Perez, the Brewers have designated infielder/outfielder Elian Herrera for assignment. Herrera is hitting .212 (21 for 99) with four home runs this year. He's appeared at second base, third base, right field and left field.

Struggling INF Hernan Perez frustrating Tigers

by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com

(5/30/2015)The Tigers are growing frustrated with utility infielder Hernan Perez. He is 2-for-33 with 11 strikeouts on the season after a hitless Friday night. But he is out of options and the team is not prepared to demote it and risk losing him on waivers.

Brad Ausmus has certainly given the 24 year old a chance to find his stroke, starting him in three of the last five games, but to no avail.

"He's scuffling," Ausmus told MLive.com. "But again, there's no magical solution in baseball. When a team struggles as a group offensively, there's no magical solution."

Perez hasn't had a hit since April 27. He is 0-for-19 in May.

Tigers 2B Ian Kinsler gets first day off in 2015

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(5/26/2015)Tigers second baseman Ian Kinsler is getting his first day off this season on Tuesday against the A's. Kinsler had been struggling at the plate, hitting just .211 (8 for 38) over his last 10 games. He is also hitless over his last 17 at-bats, so manager Brad Ausmus opted to use Tuesday to give Kinsler a rest.

Hernan Perez is getting the start at second base while batting ninth in the order.

Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera out of lineup Monday

by Elliott Smith | Staff Writer

(5/25/2015)First baseman Miguel Cabrera was not in the Tigers lineup Monday, the first time all season the slugger has not started. Cabrera will be replaced at first base by Hernan Perez.

Manager Brad Ausmus said that Cabrera's ankle has been cranky the last few days, making Monday a good time to give the slugger an off-day following the team's flight to Oakland, the Detroit Free Press reports. He is available as a pinch-hitter against the A's.

"Just give him a day mentally," said Ausmus when asked if he considered tabbing Cabrera as the designated hitter, per MLive.com. "His ankle has been a little cranky the last few days, so it's a good time. Especially after the flight."

In addition, rookie shortstop Dixon Machado will make the first start of his MLB career and hit ninth for the Tigers. Machado was called up from Triple-A on Sunday as Jose Iglesias battles a sore knee.

Tigers SS Jose Iglesias (groin) out of lineup on Thursday

by Jason Lempert | Staff Writer

(5/7/2015)Tigers shortstop Jose Iglesias is out of the starting lineup on Thursday against the White Sox. Iglesias was bothered by a sore groin that kept him out of Tuesday's game. He returned on Wednesday, going 1 for 4 with a run scored. But the groin acted up on him overnight and he will rest on Thursday.

Tigers preparing Andrew Romine, Hernan Perez as emergency catchers

Romine and Perez have limited experience with catching in their careers.

"If it's an emergency, you're just hoping to have somebody back there who can catch the ball," Ausmus said. "You obviously have your back against the wall. You need to get through the game. And if need be, you can call someone up the next game. You just want someone who can catch the ball and maybe have enough arm to throw a runner out so they don't run wild."

Tigers' Brad Ausmus: Victor Martinez no longer an option as catcher

by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com

(3/18/2015)Tigers manager Brad Ausmus told reporters that he doesn't envision Victor Martinezbehind the plate any more, according to MLive.com, With Martinez's days as a catcher behind him, Ausmus worked out Hernan Perez and Andrew Romine behind the plate on Wednesday as possible emergency options for the Tigers this season.

Martinez tore the medial meniscus in his left knee in February, and is working his way back from February surgery in hopes of being ready for Opening Day. In 2014 he batted .335 with 32 homers.

Romine and Perez were thought to be competing for the same superutility role this spring, but Ausmus may choose not to roster a fifth outfielder and instead roll with the two infielders, each of whom the manager planned to use in the outfield this spring.

If the team goes with four outfielders, it's likely Tyler Collins won't make the Opening Day roster.

"If you look at our team, we have Yoenis Cespedes, J.D. Martinez, Rajai Davis and Anthony Gose -- we have four outfielders," Ausmus said. "Where's (Collins) playing? Maybe he can pinch hit here and there. Maybe one of those corner outfielders really needs a day off and we're facing a tough righty -- maybe a guy like Collins fits into that mold. But barring injury, between those four outfielders, the vast majority of playing time is already consumed."

Tigers' Andrew Romine, Hernan Perez to see time in OF this spring

Romine appeared in 94 games during the 2014 season, spending most of his time at shortstop, and he's also seen time at second base and third base in his major-league career (as well as one pitching appearance). His only playing time in seven minor-league seasons also came at those same three infield positions.

If Romine is able to handle the outfield defensively, he could serve in the a similar role as utility player Don Kelly, who saw action at every position at all three outfield positions as well as work at first base, second base and third base in each of the Tigers' last two seasons.

Romine, who is out of options, is expected to compete for a roster spot with infielder Hernan Perez, who will also get some playing time in the outfield. Romine hit .227/.279/.275 with two home runs, 12 RBI and 12 stolen bases in 251 at-bats in his first season with the Tigers in 2014. Perez, who has split time primarily between shortstop and second base in the minors, hit .287/.331/.404 with six home runs, 53 RBI and 21 stolen bases in 547 at-bats with Triple-A Toledo.

Tigers' Hernan Perez could move to outfield in 2015

by Brandon Wise | CBSSports.com

(12/9/2014)Tigers second baseman Hernan Perezmay be on the move to the outfield this season. Tigers general manager Dave Dombrowski said Monday that Perez was asked to take some fly balls and see how it goes.

"It increases his flexibility and versatility. And depending on how the club fits, we may want him to play outfield," Dombrowski said.

Perez, who has played for the Tigers since 2012, has a career average of .205 with five RBI.

"Jose’s activity will be limited to non-weight bearing conditioning for the next 4-6 months. He will be re-evaluated at the four-month mark," Dombrowski said, per The Detroit News. "That late into the year, my thought process is that it would be more unlikely than likely (that Iglesias will play again this season). My understanding, though, is that he will be fine for next season."

Dombrowski added the Tigers are still looking for an internal candidate to replace Iglesias. The three shortstop candidates currently with the team are Danny Worth, Hernan Perez and Eugenio Suarez.

One possibility that has reported is Didi Gregorius, who seems on the verge of being beaten out for the staring job by Chris Owings and is reportedly on the trade block. But the Diamondbacks could be looking for a starting pitcher and the Tigers already traded Doug Fister in the offseason and might not be willing to let another one go for Gregorius, who would likely be ousted when Iglesias returns.

Tigers may let Hernan Perez start

by Al Melchior | Data Analyst

(11/17/2013)With the Tigers unlikely to re-sign second baseman Omar Infante, the team is expected to give Hernan Perez a chance to take over the keystone position, according to the Detroit Free Press.

Perez started 16 games at second base in 2013, and in 34 games overall, he hit .197 and scored 13 runs.

Hernan Perez recalled Monday

Perez was sent down after the team acquried Jose Iglesias in a trade, but never left the major-league club. After Jhonny Peralta's suspension was announced, the team recalled Perez. Perez is hitting .278/.289/.333 in 36 at-bats.

Hernan Perez sticking around despite option

by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com

(5:26 pm ET)The Tigers optioned infielder Hernan Perez to Double-A Erie Friday, to make room on the active roster for the acquisition of Jose Iglesias. MLB.com reports that he could stay with the team through the weekend, however, as he does not have to report to Double-A for 72 hours after being optioned.

Hernan Perez draws start

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(7/9/2013)Recently promoted infielder Hernan Perez is in the Tigers' starting lineup Tuesday against the White Sox.

Perez was recalled Tuesday, after Omar Infante was placed on the disabled list. Perez will hit eighth and play second. He'll face Jose Quintana. Perez had a .300 batting average in 360 at-bats in Double-A.

Hernan Perez recalled by Tigers

Perez will take the place of Omar Infante, who hit the disabled list with an ankle injury. Perez was hitting .300/.324/.422 in 360 Double-A at-bats.

Hernan Perez a coach's pet

by Michael Hurcomb | CBSSports.com

(4/15/2013)If the Tigers lose second baseman Omar Infante to free agency in the offseason, they could turn to prospect Hernan Perez as the future at second base, according to The Detroit News.

"He's one of my and the coaches' favorites," Leyland said at the end of spring camp in Florida. "We think he's really going to be a good big league player. He's got a good feel for things at a young age (22 last month). He's got a great idea of how to hit."

Perez is off to a promising start for Double-A Erie. He's batting .342 (13 for 38) with one home run, five doubles and six RBI in nine games. He also has a .375 on-base percentage and four stolen bases.

"There's nothing about him that you would say is a glaring weakness," Erie manager Chris Cron said, "but he will, at times, swing at some bad pitches. I think his defense will be fine wherever he plays. He is a very solid defensive player. The challenge is stepping into that batter's box, seeing better pitching (Double-A) day in and day out, making subtle adjustments here and there."

Perez doesn't stay long

by Bill Passonno | CBSSports.com

(6/11/2012)The Detroit Tigers optioned second baseman Hernan Perez back to Class A Lakeland following Sunday's game at Cincinnati, the team announced. Perez's removal clears a roster spot for Jhonny Peralta, who is expected to return from paternity leave on Tuesday.